I just spent three days in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is a cool petite town that is based colse to the world predominant chocolate company of the same name. The facility for Hershey Chocolates is headquartered there. They also have a theme park and other attractions nearby. Hershey is much more than just a theme park. There is golfing, spas, and even a zoo. Also, the Hershey Bear's minor league hockey team plays within walking distance of the amusement park. In addition, The Hollywood Casino is just a short drive from the family kindly activity of uptown Hershey.
Hershey Park is probably the main attraction of the whole town. It boasts 11 roller coasters, with estimate 12 currently in the works, due for a 2012 unveiling. The coasters are a nice blend of nostalgia and contemporary excitement. The Great Bear, Fahrenheit, and Storm Runner are three state of the art, high excitement coasters. Storm Runner was by far the most intense roller coaster I have ever experienced. It goes from 0-72 Mph in 2 seconds, and approximately immediately goes into a unblemished vertical assent, followed by a full vertical drop. It absolutely was a thrilling ride unlike any I've ever experienced. Fahrenheit follows a similar theme, without the shotgun start. The Great Bear is much different. It is also a high speed, steel coaster, but hangs below the track. This setup gives you a flying sense like no other. And to the citizen on the ground, every time the ride passes, it lets out a sound not much dissimilar than an angry bear roaring his warning. For the purist, there are some old-fashioned wooden coasters to be enjoyed. The Comet, The Wildcat, and The Lightning Racer will take you back to a simpler time when Big Band Music ruled, and cotton candy cost a nickel. The most unique coaster in the park is The Roller Soaker. This is a steel coaster in the water park area known as The Boardwalk. The Roller Soaker is adequate with water cannons that can dump up to 4 gallons of water on unsuspecting patrons walking below. As the ride progresses, plumes of water will occasionally shoot up from the ground at the riders. Spectators may also take up arms with their own water cannons to blast riders with a heavy dose of H2O.
Next door to Hershey Park is a fun petite place called Hershey's Chocolate World. In addition to buying every startling Hershey's product, this is a great place to learn the history of Hershey's candy company. Hershey's Great American Chocolate Tour is a cute ride, very similar to Disney's It's a Small World. It takes you on a journey straight through the whole lifespan of a Hershey's Chocolate bar. From bean to candy bar, this ride was popular by the ten year old child in our group. It is unblemished with a catchy song that will never leave your head. Another popular attraction here is the interactive Make Your Own Chocolate Bar exhibit. Here, you will don an apron and hairnet to build your very own candy bar. First, pick your extra ingredients and build your package. Then watch as your chocolate bar rolls down the conveyor belt and is created in front of your eyes. Sound like too much work? If you just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy some chocolate, then Hershey's Chocolate Tasting Adventure is for you. This class is designed to teach your palate the intricacies of dissimilar types of chocolate.
Once you tire of Chocolate, there is still abundance to do. As I already mentioned, the Hollywood Casino is a short drive from the park. This is a beautiful casino with a full arsenal of slots, and table games, as well a 16 table poker room. If shopping is your vice, there is The Outlets at Hershey. There are a lot of high quality stores in this outlet mall. Under Armour, J. Crew, Gap, and Coach are just a few of the shopping gems to be found here. For the history buffs, Gettysburg is a mere 40 miles from Hershey. Where else can you ride phenomenal roller coasters, play some poker, and see the site of one of the most leading battles of The American Civil War all in one day?
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